Winter Adventure: Black Rapids Glacier

This wild hike is for adventurers only! Black Rapids Glacier is always full of insane sights, so don't forget the camera.

Upcoming Trip: March 14, 2021

• Participants must drive their own vehicles to and from the site.
• Meeting point: Fort Greely Visitor Center Parking Lot
• Meeting time: 9:00 a.m.
• Number of participants: Limited to a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) registered participants. 
• Weather Permitting

Black Rapids Glacier 

Cross the frozen Delta River and hike 5 miles along a frozen creek and across a frozen lake to Black Rapids Glacier's terminus. We are likely to encounter a little slush along the way, so bring waterproof winter hiking boots and extra socks. 

• Distance: 10-12 miles
• Elevation gain: 200 feet
• Trail type: Hiking

• Difficulty: Hard

Requirements:

• Practice Social Distancing ​​​
• Remember your Mask
  • Wear a mask or cloth face-covering when you are not able to keep 6 feet of social distancing. 
  • Children under the age of 2 should NOT wear a mask or cloth face-covering. 
• Suggested Packing List for a Winter Day Hike
  • Snowshoes will be provided by ODR
  • Clothing and Footwear
    • Appropriate footwear (for most people this means waterproof boots)
    • Non-cotton insulating layers (think wool, fleece, down, and synthetics like Capilene)
    • Weatherproof outer layer
    • Hat, gloves, and face protection (appropriate for your activity level)
    • Extra socks
  • Food and Drink
    • Snacks (or meals, depending on hike length)
    • Water (consider an insulated hydration reservoir and sleeve, or a thermos, if temperatures are below freezing)
  • Comfort and Survival
    • Sunglasses if you’ll be around snow or ice
    • Headlamp and extra batteries
    • Navigation aid (guidebook, map/compass, GPS)
    • Backpack (usually ~25 liters gives you plenty of space for everything, including clothing layers)
    • Don’t forget your emergency kit!